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Konstas to debut but Head still in doubt for Boxing Day Test
NSW young gun Sam Konstas will make his debut for Australia in the Boxing Day Test but doubt remains over Travis Head after the batter spent just 25 minutes in the nets at training on Tuesday.
- by Jon Pierik
Opinion
Test cricket
How Travis Head decluttered and became the best batter in the world
- by Greg Chappell
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Australian Open
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- by Andrew Probyn
Australian tennis star Max Purcell suspended for breaching doping rules
- by Gemma Grant and Marc McGowan
AFL
He challenged Harley Reid, but this star must now follow a Lions hero’s lead
Jed Walter entered his first season at the Suns under so much hype. But his star teammate believes there are lessons to learn ... from a rival at the reigning premiers.
- by Nick Wright
‘Totally skewed the voting’: Was Cripps’ 2024 season the best Brownlow year this century?
Patrick Cripps toasted a record-breaking 45 votes to claim this year’s Brownlow Medal, but was it really the greatest season on record?
- by Jon Pierik
AFL Briefing
AFL 2025
AFL makes substitute call for 2025; Melbourne’s concession on Petracca injury
- by Peter Ryan and Jon Pierik
Insight & Analysis
Sam Konstas is the right player at the right time for Australia. Here’s why
I have always believed that it is the job of selectors to unearth champions, not pick those who make up the numbers.
Greg Chappell
Former Australian Test captain
After Monday’s Marvel mess, call to AFL must be priority for cricket’s new boss
Players and coaches on both sides of the BBL fixture wondered whether a football game would have been permitted to be played on the patchy outfield, and it was hard to blame them.
Daniel Brettig
The Age chief cricket writer
How Travis Head decluttered and became the best batter in the world
The left-hander’s attacking style is a rejection of the survival-first mentality that hinders many batters.
Greg Chappell
Former Australian Test captain
Rugby Union
Opinion
Wallabies
Rugby Australia has a plan. To me, it looks more like a Christmas wish list
- by Peter FitzSimons
Cricket
Opinion
Test cricket
Sam Konstas is the right player at the right time for Australia. Here’s why
- by Greg Chappell
Soccer
16yo makes history with equaliser
Haine Eames slots home a goal to become Central Coast's youngest ever goalscorer.
Spurs hammered by Liverpool
Tottenham was hammered 6-3 by the Reds as they take a four-point lead heading into Christmas.
Basketball
Racing
Race-by-race preview and tips for Randwick on Boxing Day
All you need to pick a winner or two on Boxing Day.
- by Neil Evans
Seib’s seven to chase bumper day at Wagga Riverside meeting
The Goulburn trainer will partner with jockey Pierre Boudvillain for a busy day.
- by John Schell
Tennis
‘Devastating to me’: Australian tennis star Max Purcell suspended for breaching doping rules
- by Gemma Grant and Marc McGowan
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